Through the application of pressure to the foot, a reduction of stress and pain will be experienced in specific parts of the body.

1. An Introduction toAn Introduction to
ReflexologyReflexology

2. Reflexology, also known asReflexology, also known as
zone therapy is an ancientzone therapy is an ancient
holistic healing technique.holistic healing technique.

3. The theory behind this alternativeThe theory behind this alternative
medicine is that through themedicine is that through the
application of pressure to the foot,application of pressure to the foot,
the practitioner may effect specificthe practitioner may effect specific
reflex zones in the body, producingreflex zones in the body, producing
a reduction of stress and pain.a reduction of stress and pain.

4. While much of reflexology as yet toWhile much of reflexology as yet to
be scientifically validated, individualsbe scientifically validated, individuals
who have received treatments swearwho have received treatments swear
by it, and insist that reflexology isby it, and insist that reflexology is
responsible for reducing imbalancesresponsible for reducing imbalances
and blockages resulting from chronicand blockages resulting from chronic
illness.illness.

5. It is believed by practitioners ofIt is believed by practitioners of
reflexology (zone therapy) footreflexology (zone therapy) foot
massage that through the use ofmassage that through the use of
pressure to various parts of the foot,pressure to various parts of the foot,
the related areas of the body, will bethe related areas of the body, will be
stimulated, anesthetized healed, andstimulated, anesthetized healed, and
favored with increased blood flow.favored with increased blood flow.

6. Patients who have undergonePatients who have undergone
reflexology say they prefer thesereflexology say they prefer these
holistic massages to other formsholistic massages to other forms
of more invasive treatments.of more invasive treatments.

7. Reflexology is safe, non-invasive andReflexology is safe, non-invasive and
well reputed to effectively relievewell reputed to effectively relieve
and lower elements associated withand lower elements associated with
disease.disease.

8. Reflexology is based on principlesReflexology is based on principles
that are not involved in traditionalthat are not involved in traditional
medicine. Although it has beenmedicine. Although it has been
around since the days of Earlyaround since the days of Early
China and Egypt, there is nothingChina and Egypt, there is nothing
proven that zone therapyproven that zone therapy
treatments actually heal diseasestreatments actually heal diseases

9. Consequently, reflexologists willConsequently, reflexologists will
inform their patients to continue anyinform their patients to continue any
other treatments you receive as aother treatments you receive as a
patient and use reflexology footpatient and use reflexology foot
massages as a supplemental form ofmassages as a supplemental form of
treatment rather than an alternativetreatment rather than an alternative
solutionsolution

10. Combining zone therapy treatmentsCombining zone therapy treatments
with medicinal treatments andwith medicinal treatments and
therapy may relieve pain andtherapy may relieve pain and
promote a quicker healing process.promote a quicker healing process.

11. For those who undergo reflexologyFor those who undergo reflexology
treatment, you'll find that yourtreatment, you'll find that your
session will result in the circulationsession will result in the circulation
of energy to the various cells ofof energy to the various cells of
your body. Increased blood flowyour body. Increased blood flow
eliminates any "blockage" toeliminates any "blockage" to
specific organsspecific organs

12. It is thought that these blockagesIt is thought that these blockages
are the source of pain and suffering.are the source of pain and suffering.

13. Although the application of zoneAlthough the application of zone
therapy will ultimately result in atherapy will ultimately result in a
substantial reduction of pain and thesubstantial reduction of pain and the
resultant feeling of comfort andresultant feeling of comfort and
relaxation, one should expect arelaxation, one should expect a
certain amount of discomfortcertain amount of discomfort
initially.initially.

14. Once the detoxification processOnce the detoxification process
starts during the reflexologystarts during the reflexology
treatment, a patient can expecttreatment, a patient can expect
slight discomfort, a feeling ofslight discomfort, a feeling of
nausea, emotional ups and downs,nausea, emotional ups and downs,
changes in your body temperature,changes in your body temperature,
dizziness, mood swings, anddizziness, mood swings, and
drowsiness just to name a few.drowsiness just to name a few.

15. While these symptoms are notWhile these symptoms are not
appealing, the resulting effectsappealing, the resulting effects
include relaxation, stress reduction,include relaxation, stress reduction,
relief of pain in various regions ofrelief of pain in various regions of
the body, increase energy andthe body, increase energy and
stamina and productivity.stamina and productivity.

16. Zone therapy foot massagesZone therapy foot massages
should be received frequently toshould be received frequently to
maintain blood flow and reducemaintain blood flow and reduce
potential blockages throughoutpotential blockages throughout
the body.the body.

17. As an alternative to frequent visits toAs an alternative to frequent visits to
a reflexologists, specialized sandalsa reflexologists, specialized sandals
have been created specifically forhave been created specifically for
reflexology.reflexology.

18. The "fingers" of these reflexologyThe "fingers" of these reflexology
sandals by the Japanese companysandals by the Japanese company
Kenkoh, replicate the actions of aKenkoh, replicate the actions of a
reflexologists and can effectivelyreflexologists and can effectively
continue the process between sessions.continue the process between sessions.

19. You can find these sandalsYou can find these sandals
online at HappyFeet.com.online at HappyFeet.com.